Bachelor of Arts in Black Economics
The Bachelor of Arts in Black Economics at Dubois College is a bold, justice-centered program that
examines economic systems through the lens of racial equity, historical disenfranchisement, and
community wealth building. Integrating economic theory, history, and policy analysis with a focus on
African American and African diasporic experiences, this program prepares students to become
transformative leaders in the fight for economic justice and sustainable development.
Students will explore the structures that have historically excluded Black communities from wealth
accumulation, the role of entrepreneurship in liberation movements, and strategies for closing racial
wealth gaps. The program is rooted in the college's values of Education, Empowerment, Equity, and
Excellence, and leverages interdisciplinary learning from economics, history, business, sociology,
and political science.
Graduates will be equipped to work in public policy, economic development, financial education, or
pursue advanced study in economics, law, or public administration.
Program Highlights
– Emphasis on racial equity, reparative economics, and cooperative models
– Courses in community banking, land ownership, and Black labor history
– Real-world applications through economic justice projects and research
– Strong foundation in both classical and heterodox economic theory
– 100% online, tuition-free, and aligned with social transformation goals
Degree Plan
Year 1 - Fall Semester
– Introduction to Black Economics
– College Writing & Communication
– African American History: 1619 to Present
– Introduction to Microeconomics
– Quantitative Reasoning or College Algebra
Year 1 - Spring Semester
– Principles of Macroeconomics
– Black Wealth and Inequality
– Public Speaking for Social Change
– Financial Literacy & Consumer Rights
– African Diaspora and Global Capitalism
Year 2 - Fall Semester
– Intermediate Microeconomics
– Community Economic Development
– African American Labor History
– Cooperative Economics & Collective Ownership
– Elective (e.g., Real Estate & Housing Policy)
Year 2 - Spring Semester
– Intermediate Macroeconomics
– Economic Justice & Reparations Policy
– Entrepreneurship in Black Communities
– Introduction to Econometrics
– Elective (e.g., Marketing & Social Impact, Digital Business Models)
Year 3 - Fall Semester
– Political Economy of Race
– Data Analysis for Economics & Policy
– Urban Economics & Gentrification
– Internship I: Economic Advocacy or Community Finance Org
– Elective (e.g., Philanthropy & Wealth Redistribution)
Year 3 - Spring Semester
– Global Economic Inequality
– Black Women & the Economy
– Research Methods in Economics
– History of Black Banking & Finance
– Elective (e.g., International Development, Climate Justice Economics)
Year 4 - Fall Semester
– Capstone Proposal Development
– Black Futures & Economic Visioning
– Public Policy Analysis & Economic Reform
– Internship II: Government, Think Tank, or Nonprofit
– Elective (e.g., Behavioral Economics, Ethics in Economics)
Year 4 - Spring Semester
– Capstone Project: Research Paper or Policy Initiative
– Economic Modeling & Forecasting
– Leadership in Economic Justice Movements
– Career Prep: Fellowships, Grad School, and Certifications
– Elective (e.g., Arts & Culture Economy, Crypto & Black Finance)